Bannable OffensesBan duration is entirely dependent on the context of the infraction and previous bans for the same user. Some bannable offenses are:

Obscenity - Any posted material that is perceived as obscene, linked or not, will get you banned.

Warez - Don't make any posts that link this board or its members to piracy. No links, site recommendations, or admissions of guilt.

WarningsWarnings are issued for smaller-scale infractions that don't quite deserve a full-on ban. There is not a magical number of warnings that earns you a ban; everything is taken contextually, and it is entirely possible to be banned with no warning, or warned many times without banning. Some examples of warnable posts are:

Making a post that doesn't contribute to the discussion (derailing, off-topic, just adding 'lol', etc)

Word Filter Circumvention - If people wish to see the filtered words, they can opt-out of the filtering in the UCP. Don't force people to see your filthy words.

Over-use of smilies, hard to read colors, or abuse of other formatting tags

Using more than three YouTube tags in a single post (unless the extra videos are inside of a spoiler tag)

Putting a YouTube video in your signature (unless it's in a spoiler tag)

Forum Signature GuidelinesSignatures are OFF by default. To enable them, click here.

Nobody wants to see obnoxious, long, or distracting signatures. Though signatures are always subject to moderator approval, these general guidelines will keep you relatively safe: - Try to use only 1 small image vertically (or, horizontally spaced, a few images) - Use less than 3 lines of text. - You may ignore the last two rules, but only if the signature is contained within a spoiler. - No advertising (includes referral codes and such) unless you created the product

Special CasesJust because something isn't listed above doesn't mean it's alright to do. Use your common sense when posting - be respectful and try to keep a positive attitude and you'll be fine (eg: no trolling, no pushing the limits of the rules, etc.).

AppealsIf you have a problem with a moderator action, a single moderator, any group of moderators, or the moderating style of the board at large:

(1) PM the moderator(s) with which you would like to have a talk with, and hopefully resolve the conflict thusly. It is far more preferable for us to quietly resolve problems on a 1:1 basis, talking like civil human beings, than to have to lay down the law in a public and embarrassing fashion. Any issues brought up with moderators will be dealt with courteously and will not result in any bans or warnings.

(2) PM another moderator or group of moderators, and ask to have it brought up in the moderation subforum. The moderation staff is the final word. Rest assured, your complaint will be given due consideration, but you must accept the outcome. You can find a listing of the entire moderation team at this location, though note that Data, Scancode, and Weasel no longer actively participate in the community.

Please note some sub-forums have their own rule-set. Be sure to read all the appropriate material.

Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:45 am

Duh102

happy carebear mom

Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:40 amPosts: 7092Location: b8bbd5

Re: - Forum Rules -

Small update and reposting of the rules since Weasel is no longer the community manager. Worry not, everything is the same save for #2 of how to appeal a moderator action.

Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:46 am

BioBen

Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:17 amPosts: 81Location: New Zealand

Re: - Forum Rules -

Is being chill no longer a rule?

Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:53 am

Duh102

happy carebear mom

Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:40 amPosts: 7092Location: b8bbd5

Re: - Forum Rules -

That's covered under "Special cases", really, but that is the best rule of thumb if you're not sure about your post. Be chill and everything will work out fine.

Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:57 am

wooden

Joined: Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:53 pmPosts: 423Location: UPLAND DRUUD

Re: - Forum Rules -

do you have to spell amazingly well with perfect punctuation as some people have told me?

Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:55 pm

Lizardheim

DRL Developer

Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 10:29 amPosts: 4107Location: Russia

Re: - Forum Rules -

Nope, but it helps in making people respect you.

Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:56 pm

wooden

Joined: Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:53 pmPosts: 423Location: UPLAND DRUUD

Re: - Forum Rules -

ok but that other guy i was chatting with was complaining about my grammar a tiny bit too much

Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:02 pm

Duh102

happy carebear mom

Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:40 amPosts: 7092Location: b8bbd5

Re: - Forum Rules -

If you have an issue you want taken up with a moderator, either use the report button or PM a moderator.

Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:22 am

wooden

Joined: Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:53 pmPosts: 423Location: UPLAND DRUUD

Re: - Forum Rules -

Yeah i guess your right i'm just not very good anyone wanting to help me not get raged at would be welcome

Also I'd like to point out to the unwashed hordes that we, your moderators, now have new tools with which to further oppress you. We can now remove your signatures and avatars, among other things, at the flick of a switch. So uh, don't do anything stupid with either of those. Or we'll do something about it.

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